Your Job

We are seeking a Packaging Design Engineer to drive end-to-end packaging design, development, and validation for Molex’s global product portfolio. In this role, you will deliver innovative, cost-effective, and reliable packaging solutions that enhance product protection, optimize supply chain efficiency, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enable first-time-right packaging designs aligned with Molex’s global standards.

Our Team

You will be part of the Centralized Packaging Design (CPD) team within Global Engineering Services (GES), based at the Global Technology Center in Bengaluru. The CPD team partners with Product Engineering and Supply Chain teams globally to deliver innovative and standardized packaging solutions across Molex’s diverse product portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Drive end-to-end packaging development, from concept design through validation and implementation, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Design optimized packaging solutions that enhance product protection, storage efficiency, and transportation effectiveness
• Select and evaluate packaging materials based on product requirements, logistics conditions, and regulatory standards
• Lead packaging validation activities, including drop, vibration, compression, and environmental testing, ensuring adherence to performance standards
• Analyze test outcomes and implement design improvements to enhance reliability and reduce risk
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product design, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely and robust packaging development and deployment
• Drive standardization and value engineering initiatives to optimize cost while maintaining performance and quality
• Work closely with suppliers to develop packaging solutions, tooling, and ensure technical alignment
• Maintain accurate packaging documentation including specifications, drawings, and BOMs within PLM/PDM systems
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and R&D activities including alternative material identification and validation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in packaging design and development
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as corrugated boxes, plastics, foams, and protective solutions
• Familiarity with packaging standards such as ISTA, ASTM, and ISO
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional team environments

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in new packaging development including design, prototyping, and validation
• Understanding of electromechanical products and assemblies
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Siemens NX and experience with Teamcenter or PLM/PDM systems
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives or regulatory requirements related to packaging

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This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may vary depending on each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. Please speak with your recruiter for more details about our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

Molex, a Koch Industries company, is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation across industries including automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, and data communications. With a presence in over 40 countries and a portfolio of more than 100,000 products, Molex continues to enable technological advancements through its global workforce and cutting-edge engineering capabilities.

Global Engineering Services (GES), based at the Global Technology Center in Bengaluru, provides strategic engineering solutions to global product teams. Through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, GES plays a critical role in advancing Molex’s product development capabilities.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Our Principle-Based Management (PBM®) philosophy enables individuals to grow, innovate, and create long-term value for themselves and the organization.

We recognize that each individual has unique professional and personal needs and strive to create an environment that supports both individual success and business excellence.